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SEPTEMBER 11, 1984
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor
Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty and Jack
Sparling. Council member Henry Beauchamp absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
None
2. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL CALLING FOR SPECIAL ELECTION TO INCREASE
PUBLIC WORKS BID LIMIT
Mr. Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, stated staff is
requesting the bid limit be increased from S5,000 to $10,000 for Public
Works Improvements, and $15,000 for improvement of water main construc-
tion, an issue which would be placed on the November ballot for the
vote of the people. He noted several projects which have been completed
by contractors that could have been performed by staff, thus saving the
City several thousand dollars. He indicated a more recent example is
the Fruitvale Canal Plank Crossing in which 21/ , of the contract cost
(approxinutely $2,000) could have been saved if the project had been
handled by City crews. He stated the total cost of the project was
S9,500 and believes the City should have the flexibility to utilize
City crews where it has the ability to do so. After further discussion,
it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to move this item
down to the Business portion of the meeting to become Item No. 7a.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to move into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and pending
litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor
Barnett presiding, Council members Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and
Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on
roll call. Council member Beauchamp absent and excused.
5. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Barnett referred to the Items placed on the Consent Agenda,
questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either
Council members or citizens present. Council member Buchanan requested
that Item No. 7a be placed on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Barnett
requested that Item No. 9 be removed from the Consent Agenda to allow
citizens the opportunity to protest the Ordinance. It was the general
consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 7a and the
deletion of Item No. 9, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read
the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by
title. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that the
Consent Agenda, as read be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote. Beauchamp absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk
(*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion
without, further discussion.)
SEPTEMBER 11, 1984
7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
a. Item No. 2
The staff recommendation to authorize preparation of legislation to
provide for the submittal to the voters of the City of Yakima at the
General Election, a proposition as to whether Article VI, Section 6(A)
of the Yakima City Charter shall be repealed, was accepted.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mike Mallinger, 205 South 69th Avenue, appeared before Council
requesting the number of home owners required to sign an Outside
Utility Agreement be reduced from 75% to 60% assessed valuation in
order to initiate a Local Improvement District. He indicated he has
been unsuccessful in an attempt to achieve the 75/ required signatures,
and he is under the impression that this figure has been set by Council
policy. Therefore, he is requesting Council take some action to change ,
this for the benefit of the home owners in the area desiring to connect
to City sewer service. City Attorney Andrews stated he is unsure if
this is a figure determined by state law or a percentage figure that
has been recommended by City staff. He indicated he would investigate
the matter and report back to Council at a later date. Mr. Mallinger
stated he had received his information from the Planning and Engineering
Departments and added that since the Urban Area Plan is soon to be
signed, perhaps Council could take some action to expedite the matter
and change the 75% requirement factor as well. Council member Carmichael
stated the Urban Area Plan has been in process for some time now, and
the City has made sure the main trunk lines have been made available
for the West Valley area residents wishing to connect to City sewer
service. She indicated at this point the City has no jurisdiction in
the area in which he resides, but indicated Council is willing to work
with him and the neighbors desiring City sewer service. Leonard Sherry,
204 South 69th Avenue, stated he and Mr. Mallinger have been working
with Rita Germunson of the Engineering Department since early spring
and have been unable to come up with the 75% of required signatures. He
indicated there are two developers that have the majority of property
in this particular area and both are currently unwilling to sign the
Local Improvement District petition due to the annexation clause.
Council member Doty suggested they exclude the Yakima Avenue and
Chestnut Avenue area and attempt to work with 67th Avenue area instead.
Mr'. Sherry stated this configuration was not his idea, it had been
presented in this manner by the Engineering staff. Mr. Mallinger
reiterated that as long as the possibility remains that the home owners
will be annexed into the City, they will not be able to obtain 75% of
the signatures required for the L.I.D. until the figure is reduced to
at least 60% of home owners involved. No action was taken by Council on
this issue.
9. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN WEEDY LOTS
Mayor Barnett indicated he requested this item be removed from the
Consent Agenda to allow citizens an opportunity to address the
Resolution. Resolution No. D -5012 having been read by title only by the
City Clerk, and no one present wishing to address the issue, it was
MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Resolution be
passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5012, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration
Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH CENTRAL WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY
RESOLUTION NO. D -5013, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
Animal Control Agreement with the Central Washington Humane Society.
*11. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR FRUJTVALE CANAL COVERS PROJECT
The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated
September 4, 1984, with respect to the completion of the work on the
Fruitvale Canal Covers, performed by Stephens and Sons Construction,
was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as
therein set forth was authorized.
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*12. SET DATE OF HEARING ON A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT REQUESTED BY FIDDLESTICKS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 208
NORTH 16th AVENUE, FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 1984.
September 25, 1984 was set as the date of hearing for consideration-Of
a Major Modification to an Existing Planned Development located at 208
North 16th Avenue.
*13. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR ED CARROLL, FIRE CHIEF
The out-of-state travel for Ed Carroll, Fire Chief, to attend the 1984
International Fire Chief's Conference in Los Angeles, CA, September 29th
through.October 5, 1984 at a cost of $125, was approved.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
ORDINANCE NO. 2803, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective
October 13, 1984; amending Sections 2.20.100• and 2.20.110 of the City
of Yakima Municipal Code.
15. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager reminded Council that the Study Session would begin
at 1:00 p.m. next week and the entire session will be devoted to
interviewing the Council candidates.
Information Items
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Chief of
Police re: Police Cadet Program Rule Addition. 9/6/84; Yakima Fire
Department Activity Report for August 1984: Permit Center Report for
the month of August 1984; Minutes of the June 7, 1984 Downtown Area
Redevelopment Conulttee meeting; Minutes of the August 2, 1984 Civil
Service Conudssion meeting and Minutes of the August 28, 1984 Board of
Adjustment meeting.
16. ADJOURMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, it was MOVED by
Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that this meeting be adjourned at the
hour of 3:45 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice xiote. Beauchamp absent.
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